Japan:A Closer Look at Shikoku

The Shikoku region of Japan is an inland unto itself located on the southeastern side of Japan in the Pacific Ocean. The island, the smallest of the four main islands that make up the Japanese archipelago, is divided into four prefectures: Ehime, Kagawa, Kochi, and Tokushima.

It’s a beautiful part of Japan and one that you should consider visiting when planning your trip. Enjoy this list of great things to do and see in Shikoku, organized by prefecture, and if you’ve ever been please add your suggestions by commenting below.

Tokushima Prefecture

Take in the incredibly fast moving Naruto Whirlpools from an observatory or by cruising the Naruto Straits.

The world’s largest bronze Tanuki, named “Kincho Tanuki”, sits in Komatsushima City Station Park. Kincho Tanuki appeared in the animation film “Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pompoko”, or POM POKO: The Raccoon War, by Studio Ghibli.

Yeah, Ehime! Representin’ Hakatajima, in Imabari City, baby! I blog from the middle of the Shimanami Kaido, you know. Right smack dab in the middle. We’re also the land of mikan oranges, you know. Mmmm. Pirates and oranges. Doesn’t get more Ehimenian than that.